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Riyadh vs Doha

Riyadh runs about 28% cheaper than Doha for this household, a difference of 608 USD a month.

Riyadh Skyline is growing. Dated February 2018
Riyadh
$2,169/month · Saudi Arabia
B.alotaby · CC BY-SA 4.0
View from the Multi Purpose Hall (Amphitheatre) of Katara Cultural Village, Doha, Qatar
Doha
$2,777/month · Qatar
Zairon · CC BY 4.0
Riyadh monthly
$2,169
Index 34 (NYC = 100)
Doha monthly
$2,777
Index 44 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+28%
Doha relative to Riyadh
Rent gap
$500
Doha costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

RiyadhDoha
  • Housing
    Housing: Riyadh $1,100, Doha $1,600. Cheaper in Riyadh.
  • Food
    Food: Riyadh $496, Doha $568. Cheaper in Riyadh.
  • Transport
    Transport: Riyadh $85, Doha $47. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Riyadh $204, Doha $249. Cheaper in Riyadh.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Riyadh $35, Doha $39. Cheaper in Riyadh.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Riyadh $170, Doha $187. Cheaper in Riyadh.
  • Other
    Other: Riyadh $79, Doha $87. Cheaper in Riyadh.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricRiyadhDoha
Cost
Total monthly cost2,169 USD✓2,777 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)34✓44
Housing1,100 USD✓1,600 USD
Utilities204 USD✓249 USD
Food496 USD✓568 USD
Transport85 USD47 USD✓
Healthcare35 USD✓39 USD
Lifestyle170 USD✓187 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr8,333 USD8,333 USD
Effective tax + social rate0.0%0.0%
Left over each month6,165 USD✓5,556 USD
Average local net salary2,600 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,100 USD✓1,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,200 USD✓3,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,800 USD✓3,600 USD
Quality of life
Safety80/10092/100✓
Healthcare74/10078/100✓
Air quality38/10044/100✓
Public transport45/10060/100✓
Walkability30/10040/100✓
English proficiency66/10080/100✓
Nightlife25/10050/100✓
Family friendliness72/10076/100✓
Median broadband140 Mbps250 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature26°C✓28°C
Summer high44°C42°C✓
Winter low9°C14°C✓
Sunshine hours per year3,400 h3,400 h
Annual rainfall110 mm75 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach accessNone nearby20 min✓
CurrencySARQAR
Time zoneAsia/RiyadhAsia/Qatar

Riyadh runs about 28% cheaper than Doha for this household, a difference of 608 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Riyadh or Doha cheaper?

Riyadh runs about 28% cheaper than Doha for this household, a difference of 608 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Doha compared with Riyadh?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $8,333 a month in Riyadh and $8,333 in Doha, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Riyadh or Doha?

Riyadh scores 80/100 on safety and 74/100 on healthcare; Doha scores 92 and 78. Riyadh averages 26°C against 28°C in Doha.